Definitely a worthwhile splurge. I can just hear how excited you are to have it back! I used to feel that way about Woman's Day magazine. It made me so happy when that came. Enjoy reading it -- Both times :)

Your picture makes me want to be there with y'all! I was looking at your candle. I just broke down and purchased one of the electric wax warmers at Bed, Bath, & Beyond (using my 20% off coupon.) I am liking it so far and thought they'd make a nice Christmas gift for my sisters. Enjoy your subscription!

Okay funny (or maybe not so funny!) story about the wax warmers…I received a Scentsy one for my birthday from my sister! Loved it…until a small incident happened…I had it on the same table as the candle in the picture…my then-toddler knocked it over with his blankie…HOT WAX EVERYWHERE. On my mini blinds..the painted walls…the hardwood floors…so.much.wax. I left it for days…I didn't even know where to begin with cleaning it. I eventually used a towel and hot iron to re-melt the wax and then through the towels away. The warmer is now in storage…for whatever reason…the fire-fearing kiddos steer clear of candles! LOL

1 Thessalonians 4: 11-12

"MAKE IT YOUR AMBITION TO LEAD A QUIET LIFE, TO MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND TO WORK WITH YOUR HANDS, JUST AS WE TOLD YOU, SO THAT YOUR DAILY LIFE MAY WIN THE RESPECT OF OUTSIDERS AND SO THAT YOU WILL NOT BE DEPENDENT ON ANYBODY."

About Me

Welcome! I'm glad you're here. My name is Valerie. I am a 40-something Catholic mom to three precious kiddos (Mary, Ben, and Luke) and classroom teacher to 23 adorable 3rd and 4th Graders at St. Paul Catholic School. I just completed my first year of full-time employment after taking a 5-year break from teaching. I love my early-morning quiet times with the Lord, sneaking into the Adoration chapel after 3:15 dismissal and incorporating Catholicism into reading, math, science and social studies. I enjoy hot tea, a strong cup of coffee and the occasional glass of red wine! It could be said that I am gently old-fashioned…lover of children's classic literature, wrap-around porches, and handmade quilts. I prefer sundresses to shorts. I love making my house a home to honor the Lord. I am abundantly blessed.